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Ruth Sutherland Rieger

Birth	:	28 Apr 1926 High Prairie, Slave Lake Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Death	:	1 Mar 2021 Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Burial	:	Rosedale Cemetery, Ridge Valley, Grande Cache Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	55.1553800, -117.9257900
Description	:	Ruth Rieger, resident of Grande Prairie, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021, at Prairie Lake Seniors Community, at the age of 94 years. She was born on April 28, 1926, in High Prairie, AB, to Georgina and Bill Sutherland. Ruth moved with her family to the Simonette in 1936. She completed high school in Grande Prairie and then attended the University of Alberta, where she obtained her teaching certificate, after which she returned to teach in the one-room schoolhouse in Ridgevalley, AB. Ruth married Andy Rieger on January 1, 1949. Together, they farmed in the Crooked Creek... Read More	Ruth Rieger, resident of Grande Prairie, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021, at Prairie Lake Seniors Community, at the age of 94 years. She was born on April 28, 1926, in High Prairie, AB, to Georgina and Bill Sutherland. Ruth moved with her family to the Simonette in 1936. She completed high school in Grande Prairie and then attended the University of Alberta, where she obtained her teaching certificate, after which she returned to teach in the one-room schoolhouse in Ridgevalley, AB. Ruth married Andy Rieger on January 1, 1949. Together, they farmed in the Crooked Creek and Simonette areas, and she taught full-time until she started her family, and continued to substitute teach for many years. In their spare time, Ruth and Andy were busy with community activities and travelling. In 1996, they retired from the farm and moved to Grande Prairie, where they continued to enjoy camping and spending time with their family. She was famous among her family for her cupcakes and blankets. She loved gardening, crossword puzzles, and above all, playing endless games and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her memory will live on with her children: Roger (Anne) Rieger, Ken (Laurrie) Rieger, Doug (Margaret) Rieger, Barb (Rick) Johnston, and Cheryl (Tom) Hibner; grandchildren: Nicki (Lance), Jodi (Chris), Angela (Mark), Sean (Michelle), Brad (Wendy), Kim, Andrew (Brandy), Erin, Jana, Grant (Leanne), Jordi and Ben; great-grandchildren: Josh, Alex, Christian, Zack, DJ, Brady, Breanna, Dominik, Katarina, Morgan, Hannah, Tannis, Quinn, Kaiden, Dominic, Callie, Haviland, Amelia, Quinn, Kaiden, Emily, Rylee and Carson. Ruth was predeceased by her husband Andy Rieger; parents Bill and Georgina Sutherland; and brother Bob. The family would like to give their sincerest gratitude to the staff on the Arbour Hills floor for their kindness and care given to their Mom and Grandma in her last years. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private family service and interment will be held at Rosedale Cemetery on Friday, March 5, 2021, at 11:00am.

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Where is Ruth Sutherland Rieger's memorial?
Ruth Sutherland Rieger's memorial is located at: Rosedale Cemetery, Ridge Valley, Grande Cache Census Division, Canada.
When did Ruth Sutherland Rieger death?
Ruth Sutherland Rieger death on 1 Mar 2021 in Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the Ruth Sutherland Rieger's memorial?
Latitude: 55.1553800
Longitude: -117.9257900

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Andrew Rieger

(1918 - 2003)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rosedale Cemetery
Ridge Valley, Grande Cache Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.1553800, -117.9257900

2. Crooked Creek Cemetery
Crooked Creek, Grande Cache Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.1557900, -117.9261900

3. Ridge Valley Hutterite Colony Cemetery
Ridge Valley, Grande Cache Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.1200417, -117.9499081

4. Debolt Community Cemetery
Debolt, Grande Cache Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.2160600, -117.9996400

5. Goodwin Cemetery
Goodwin, Grande Cache Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.2243233, -118.2073975

6. Sturgeon Lake Cemetery
Sturgeon Lake, Grande Cache Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.0745000, -117.5000600

7. Fox Creek Roman Catholic Cemetery
Belloy, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.4333600, -118.0019000

8. Glen Leslie Cemetery
Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.2006200, -118.4604800

9. Teepee Creek Cemetery
Teepee Creek, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.4028900, -118.4099000

10. Valleyview and District Cemetery
Valleyview, Grande Cache Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.0826900, -117.2497000

11. Whitemud Creek Cemetery
Whitemud Creek, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.4621180, -117.4768680

12. New Fish Creek Cemetery
New Fish Creek, Grande Cache Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.2948816, -117.2590103

13. St. Stevens Anglican
Teepee Creek, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.3736200, -118.5636400

14. Emmaus Lutheran Cemetery
Teepee Creek, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.4028400, -118.5621800

15. Bear Creek Cemetery
Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.1259028, -118.7674333

16. Birch Hills Hutterite Colony Cemetery
Wanham, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.5875110, -118.3489060

17. Heart Valley Cemetery
Wanham, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.5885630, -118.3874170

18. City of Grande Prairie Cemetery
Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.1556000, -118.8315500

19. Webster Cemetery
Sexsmith, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.4339114, -118.6929042

20. Emerson Trail Cemetery
Sexsmith, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.3164800, -118.8351600

21. Codesa Hutterite Cemetery
Codesa, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.7064300, -118.0703500

22. Pleasant Heights Cemetery
Eaglesham, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.7123300, -117.8808800

23. Shady Lane Hutterite Colony Cemetery
Wanham, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.7200058, -118.2310000

24. Watino Cemetery
Watino, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.7234800, -117.6117500